Best Unlocked Android Phones of 2018?
Best Unlocked Android Phones of 2018?
Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL give you sleek and robust hardware, all of the requisite specs inside, and intuitive software at a breakneck pace. They aren't flashy, but they're beautifully efficient and also IP67 water-resistant. The big hardware downside is a lack of a headphone jack.
The software features and Google's apps aren't numerous, but they're delightfully useful without being bothersome. And with three years of guaranteed updates, you don't have to worry about the future — Google's phones are well-known for holding onto their performance longer than most.
Google has once again set the standard for Android cameras, with great hardware buoyed by the "HDR+" processing that can create amazing images. Photos are accurate with an extra punch of color and can manage tough scenes with little issue. And with Android 8.1, the Pixel Visual Core enables dramatically better photos in third-party apps.
Bottom line: The best Android experience comes straight from Google with the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. Great hardware and amazing software support a top-notch camera anyone can enjoy.
One more thing: Verizon will tout the Pixel 2 is "exclusive" to the carrier, know that you can buy the phone unlocked from a variety of sources and use it on your carrier of choice.
Why the Google Pixel 2 is the best
If you want the best possible Android experience, you go straight to the source: Google. The company has gotten serious about user experience and interface design, and it really shows with Android Oreo on the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. Everything is blazing fast, smooth, consistent and intuitive throughout the interface. It's a core competency that separates the Pixel 2 and 2 XL from the competition, and it's something that any smartphone user can appreciate.
Google is really good at user experience and interface design, and Oreo is magnificent.
And it's not just software customization that makes it happen — Google has included a Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB (optionally, 128GB) of storage to make sure your phone has plenty of room to run. A 2700mAh battery in the Pixel 2 seems small (well, normally, it is), but it manages to get you a full day of use without worry. The 2 XL has plenty of battery for even a heavy day. Both phones have front-facing stereo speakers, which are an expected feature in flagships.
For the smaller Pixel 2, Google sourced a quality 5-inch 1080p panel that looks good for its $649 price point. Because of that smaller display, despite its big top and bottom bezels the Pixel 2 is quite comfortable to hold and reach to all four corners of the screen without the help of a second hand. The Pixel 2's taller and larger 6-inch display is the weakest point of the phone, struggling with colors and brightness compared to rivals — but that's something many people will be able to look past as it's still a "good enough" screen for most.
The Pixel 2 doesn't focus on the number of features; it focuses on the impact of each one.
If there's one knock on the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, it's that they doesn't have the sheer volume of features in its hardware or software that some of the competition does. It doesn't have a headphone jack, wireless charging, or an SD card slot; and if you're used to having a bunch of specialized software features on your Samsung, LG or Huawei phone you won't find them here.
But for most people, those are relatively small prices to pay to get a daily experience of using a phone that's fast, intuitive, smart and filled with a core set of features that can actually wow you. That's what you get from the Pixel 2 and 2 XL.
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